School of Health Professions Virtual Info Sessions: Learn more about School of Health Professions Programs.
Who: Students interested in attending the School of Health Professions
Where: Virtual
When: Register for a session

U-CHaMP Ambassadors: Mentoring, academic advising and opportunities to learn about health professions and health disparities in the community.
Who: High School and Community College students
Where: KU Medical Center Kansas City campus
When: Academic year

Health Science Enrichment Institute, School of Medicine: The Health Science Enrichment Institute (HSEI) five-week summer program offers additional instruction and exposure to various science courses and personal development topics.
Who: College freshman and sophomores
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus
When: Summer

Pre-Matriculation Program, Medical School: A six-week intensive academic program designed to provide entering medical students with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the first-year curriculum.
Who: Newly accepted medical school students
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus
When: May and June annually

KU School of Medicine Premedical Student Conference: Kansas physicians, scientists, advisors, and potential medical students come together for this one-day conference. Discussions include the MCAT and applying to medical school, tips for successful admissions interviews and question-and-answer sessions with physicians and medical students.
Who: Potential medical students
Where: Varies
When: Spring, annually

KU School of Medicine Primary Care Workshop: In this one-day workshop, students will participate in a physician-led Problem-Based Learning (PBL) group that illustrates a clinical office visit and in breakout sessions that provide individualized learning about suturing and aspects of the physical exam.

Who: College sophomore standing, permanent Kansas resident or student attending a Kansas college or university, 3.25 GPA
Where: KU School of Medicine, Wichita & Salina Campus
When: Fall and Spring

KU School of Medicine Scholars in Health: The Scholars in Health program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine aims to identify and support undergraduate students from rural and urban Kansas who are interested in pursuing careers as physicians in these communities. During the junior and senior undergraduate years, program participants will earn 100 hours of shadowing under an assigned mentor in a rural or urban setting (ideally near the participant’s home base). Upon successful completion of program requirements and KU School of Medicine requirements, Scholars in Health program participants receive guaranteed admission to the next entering medical class after undergraduate graduation.
Who: College Juniors and Seniors with 3.25 GPA and 24+ ACT
When: Application after sophomore year in June

KU School of Medicine Events for Premedical Students: The University of Kansas School of Medicine Office of Admissions hosts robust offerings of Premedical & Outreach Programs for premedical undergraduate students and college graduates to explore our campuses, interact with students and faculty, and learn how to prepare to be a successful medical school applicant and medical student through our MD Program Open House, Campus Tours, Jayhawk Doc 105, JayhawkMD Webinars, and Virtual Office Hours
Who: Premedical students
Where: KU School of Medicine, Kansas City, Salina, and Wichita Campuses and Virtually

Community College Nursing Partnership: Pursue an associate or bachelor degree in Nursing while in community college.
Who: Students attending eligible community colleges
Where: Multiple locations
When: Summer

Nurse Academy: A one-day program introducing high school and college-aged students to the profession of nursing. Students will practice hands-on nursing skills, learn about different fields within nursing, and tour several different patient care delivery areas in the hospital.
Who: High school and college students
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City campus and The University of Kansas Health System
When: Summer

Breast Cancer Research Experience Program: Students experience basic principles of research and gain direct experience with clinical data collection and maintenance. Contact Joshua Staley jstaley2@kumc.edu.
Who: High school and undergraduate students (16 years or
older)
Where: KU Medical Center – Westwood, KS (in-person only)
When: Three sessions a year: January-May (undergraduate students only), June-July (high school and undergraduate students), August-December (undergraduate students only)

KEE Research and Observation Experiences: Provides research opportunities in medical center research facilities.
Who: Must be at least 16 years old
Where: KU Medical Center - Kansas City, Wichita, Salina campuses
When: Year round

Masonic Cancer Alliance Summer Internship: Allows up to three students to complete a summer internship implementing evidence-based community education programs across Kansas and western Missouri.
Who: Undergraduate and graduate college students
Where: KU Medical Center's Masonic Cancer Alliance, Kansas City, KS
When: Application in March for Summer internship

University of Kansas Health System Shadow Experience: Shadow a healthcare provider in a hospital or clinical setting.
Who: Must be at least 16 years old
Where: The University of Kansas Health System
When: Year round

The University of Kansas Health System Volunteers: Get firsthand experience in both patient care and non-patient care sides of the health system.
Who: Must be at least 14 years old
Where: The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS
When: Varies, summer options

Careers in Clinical Research Program (C-CLEAR) is a summer program that introduces college students to the exciting world of clinical research. This eight-week program gives pre-medical students hands-on experience in how science and medicine work together to improve patient care. Contact Joseph Hines (jhines2@kumc.edu).
Who: Undergraduate Students
Where: The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center, Kansas City, KS
When: Summer

Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute: Opportunities for students to tour Children’s Mercy Research Institute and the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Clinical and Translational Science Unit at the Fairway campus to learn more about research and possible careers. Meet with researchers to learn about their work. There is also an opportunity for students to attend Frontiers Annual Research Symposium to learn about research, network with researchers and support staff, and more. For more information, contact Kelly Hale at khale2@kumc.edu.
Who: High School and undergraduate students
Where: Varies
When: Reach out for dates. khale2@kumc.edu